Self-paced courses
and interactive webinars
In collaboration with other United Nations and international organisations
Offered in different languages
Available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish
More than 1000 policy makers have joined our programmes
From 40 different nationalities
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Trade Facilitation Modules
Understanding Trade Facilitation
Identify key concepts of trade facilitation and why trade facilitation is increasingly important
Trade Facilitation
and Development
Discover the benefits of implementing trade facilitation reforms and how these reforms can contribute to a country’s development
Trade Facilitation
Indexes and Reports
Explore the most used trade facilitation Indexes and Reports and understand the importance of using trade facilitation indexes and reports
National Trade Facilitation Committees
Understand the concept of national trade facilitation committees and identify the key factors that contribute to the success and sustainability of the committee
Introduction to the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Find out about the history, structure, nature of obligations and importance of the preferential and differential treatment provisions under the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Understanding the Provisions of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Explore the different provisions of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement and learn what each provision requires, what is not included in each provision and what countries should check to make sure they are in compliance with the provision
Technical Barriers to Trade and Sanitary and Phytosanitary measures in the context of Trade Facilitation
Learn about the WTO Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade, and the Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures and their relationship with the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Standards and recommendations by UN/CEFACT
Explore various international standards, recommendations and tools designed and published by organizations like the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT)
e-Coaching Modules
How to set up an effective NTFC
Focus on identifying the right stakeholders, drafting Terms of Reference and supporting legislation to set up an NTFC
How to run a successful NTFC
Learn effective tools and best practices to run the day-to-day work of the NTFC Secretariat
How to become the chairperson your NTFC needs
Focus on empowering NTFC chairpersons to become result-oriented but empathetic trade facilitation leaders
How to draft a communication strategy for NTFCs
Learn key concepts of communication and how to apply them to draft a communication strategy for the NTFC
Effective communications for NTFC members
Get coached on how to improve your presentation skills to become a driver of change in trade facilitation
How to draft a National Trade Facilitation Roadmap
Learn what is a national trade facilitation roadmap, its benefits and how to draft it in an inclusive way
How to establish a Monitoring and Evaluation Strategy
Learn key concepts of monitoring and evaluation and how to apply those to the work of the NTFC
How to draft a Resource Mobilization Strategy
Learn what is a resource mobilization strategy for trade facilitation, its benefits and how to draft one
How to draft trade facilitation project proposals
Get trained in the process of drafting trade facilitation project proposals
How to draft a knowledge transfer strategy
Learn key concepts of knowledge transfer and how to apply them to draft a knowledge transfer strategy for the NTFC
How to do Business Process Analysis
Learn a specific methodology to undertake Business Process Analysis of trade procedures to be able to better identify bottlenecks and redundancies
How to
simplify trade procedures
Master the art of simplifying trade procedures making cross-border trade faster, simpler and cheaper
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I enjoyed how the Trade
Facilitation issues were unpacked and how the different organizations
work together to ensure smooth trade across borders.
Facilitation issues were unpacked and how the different organizations
work together to ensure smooth trade across borders.
Boipelo Gotlhe Baakanyang
You did a great job bringing in a good mix of experts to provide many great knowledge and practical insights. Overall, the course was very insightful. Thank you for running us through a variety of important topics
SOK Kha
One of the interesting components that I enjoy the most is the final assignment. Please keep this module as it is for next participants from Timor-Leste
Decio Ribeiro Sarmento
This course was one of the best online courses i have ever experienced. The material was well aligned and easy to follow
Bweupe Lombanya
The videos are
interactive and easy to follow. It is a self-pace program, so it makes it
easier for me to do the modules in my free time.
Dávida Crescência de Fátima Mesquita
Every topic was unique in its own right and I appreciated how the topics interconnected. I would recommend the program to LNDC staff since they work with issues of trade daily.
Mamoiloa Raphuthing
Meet our experts
Alexandre Larouche-Maltais
Economic affairs officer, UNCTAD
Alexandre holds a B.A. from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a Master’s degree in International Law from the Graduate Institute in Geneva. Prior to joining UNCTAD, he has worked at the International Trade Center and The Conference Board of Canada. He is fluent in French and English
Arantzazu Sanchez Belastegui
Economic affairs officer, UNCTAD
Arántzazu studied Political Sciences in Spain and Germany and holds a Postgraduate Master on European Political and Administrative Studies of the College of Europe in Belgium. A Spanish national, she is fluent in English, French, German and Portuguese. She joined UNCTAD in 2012
Bismark Sitorus
Economic affairs officer, UNCTAD
Bismark is an Economist at UNCTAD with more than 20 years experience in trade facilitation reforms and standardization, trade policy, trade statistics, and related technical assistance and capacity building delivered in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean
Celine Bacrot
Economic affairs officer, UNCTAD
Celine Bacrot is a trade economist with a focus on regional integration and trade facilitation. She has more than 20 years’ experience in trade development strategies and was based for 10 years in East Africa (2008-2018). She has a Master degree in Economic Development as well as a Degree in Political Science, Development and Co-operation from the University of Paris-La Sorbonne
Christian Knebel
Economic affairs officer, UNCTAD
Christian leads UNCTAD’s support programme to the African Union on the implementation of the AfCFTA Non-Tariff Barriers mechanism. He has written reports on non-tariff measures and regulatory cooperation in the AfCFTA, ECOWAS, SADC, ASEAN and MERCOSUR. Previously, he worked at the International Trade Centre where he conducted and analyzed private sector surveys on obstacles to trade in various countries
Clariesse Chan
Economic affairs officer, UNCTAD
Clariesse is an international trade lawyer from the Philippines. She has studied B.S. in Management and holds both a Juris Doctor degree from Ateneo de Manila University and a Master of Laws degree in International Economic Law and Policy from Universitat de Barcelona. Before joining UNCTAD in 2017, she has worked at the International Trade Center in Geneva, the International Energy Charter Secretariat in Brussels and in various law firms in the Philippines
Jan Hoffman
Chief, Trade Logistics Branch, UNCTAD
Jan joined UNCTAD in 2003 and became Chief of the organization’s Trade Logistics Branch in 2016. The Branch is implementing multilateral transport and trade facilitation capacity building programmes, as well as regional and national projects in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean
Julian Fraga-Campos
Economic affairs officer, UNCTAD
Julian Fraga-Campos is an Agricultural Engineer with more than 10 years’ experience in agribusiness and production systems. Chilean national, he holds a Master's in Marketing Management and Distribution Channels from the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. Prior to joining UNCTAD in 2014, he worked in trade-related issues in the private sector
Lance Thompson
Head, UN/CEFACT Support Unit at UNECE
Secretary to UN/CEFACT within the UNECE, Lance Thompson supports the work of the entire organization, ensuring its continual progression and represents the Centre at meetings around the world. He is very active in key projects such as the Single Window guidance, transport e-business standard, supply chain e-business standard and other projects
Lazar Ristic
trade facilitation consultant
Lazar Ristic is an International Expert for Trade Facilitation & Border Management. He has over 10 years of experience in project management roles with a focus on trade logistics, trade facilitation, border management and private sector development reform implementation in developing and conflict affected countries. Lazar holds Master’s Degrees in State Management and Business Administration
Pamela Ugaz Ph.D.
Economic affairs officer, UNCTAD
Pamela is an international trade lawyer with over 14 years of experience in trade policy, trade facilitation, regional integration, and project management. She collaborates with the UNCTAD Trade Facilitation Section since 2013, conducting research and technical assistance projects towards the implementation of Trade Facilitation reforms in Africa, Asia, and Latin America
Poul Hansen
CHIEF OF SECTION, ECONOMIC AFFAIRS, unctad
Poul is responsible for issues relating to Trade Facilitation at UNCTAD and has experience from both UN and the private sector relating to transport facilitation and logistics. Poul holds a Master level degree in Business Administration and International Law from the Copenhagen Business School, Denmark
Yann Duval
Director, Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, ESCAP
Over the past 19 years, Yann has conducted research and delivered technical assistance and advisory services on trade and development throughout Asia and the Pacific. Since joining ESCAP, he spearheaded the creation of the ESCAP-World Bank Trade Cost Database, as well as the UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation
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